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AE52 RCU

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

207,080 mi
Last recorded207,080 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 207,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 197,693 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 197,693 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 188,757 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 179,974 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 163,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2018 163,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 163,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 146,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,017 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear valve stem split

Offside Front valve stem split

Pass 1 May 2015 135,431 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 135,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,929 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2013 119,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 110,750 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 103,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 97,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,780 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AE52 RCU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 109,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 RCU registered?

AE52 RCU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RCU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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